Tom Sawyer

Whatever floats your boat: Take a look at our first dip in the South Platte, twenty years ago

This week's cover story, "Water World," takes a look at the river that runs through Denver: the South Platte. Two decades ago, then-Westword staffer Robin Chotzinoff wrote her own cover story (with Kenny Be illustrations) about the Platte, a true piece of immersion journalism. For "I Cover the Wate ... More >>

America Idol in Portland: The judges were spot on, but the contestants were a mixed bag

If you're going to take on Freddie Mercury's vocal prowess on "Somebody To Love" and use it as an audition piece for American Idol, you better be able to hit those notes. Unfortunately for the baby-faced Ben Harrison, 28, none of the judges loved his take. The falsetto, on blast, would have made Mer ... More >>

Now Playing

Playwright Laura Eason does a terrific job with Tom Sawyer at the Denver Center

Mike Rosen's use of racial slurs during KOA show appropriate, says Clear Channel exec

Mike Rosen.​Update below: An item on the DenverRadio.net message board reveals that last week, veteran KOA radio host Mike Rosen used a variety of racial slurs on the air -- and claimed that his new boss, Greg Foster, head of AM programming for Clear Channel's Denver cluster of stations, gave ... More >>

Huckleberry Finn without the slurs: Excerpts from the censored text

​Mark Twain's classic Huckleberry Finn will be scrubbed of its 219 uses of the word "nigger" in a new edition to be published by NewSouth. They say the edit is an attempt to return the book to classroom literature requirements, where its use of the slur (as well as the less frequently used, a ... More >>

Rush levels Red Rocks with three-hours of power and precision

​ RUSH 8.16.10 | Red Rocks Amphitheater It's taken more than three decades for Rush to refine its approach to stadium rock, and the long gestation process has paid off. The Canadian trio's three-hour set at Red Rocks Monday night showed just how carefully the band has constructed its approac ... More >>

Our letter to Josh McDaniels now that the Broncos are planning to trade Jay Cutler

Joshy boy. Dear Josh -- First, an admission: We're disappointed that you and Jay Cutler didn't develop a fine bromance. You guys seemed perfect for each other. I bet the two of you could have rocked the hell out of Rush's "Tom Sawyer." But we're moving on, and it's good that you are, too. Yes, yo ... More >>

Harry Potter and Your Eventual Obsolesence

Shred for a Cause

Beyond Playlist: Kelly Clarkson and More

Bad Plus...Plus

Bad Plus...Plus

The Bad Plus

These jazzbos may cover Rush, but they’re no prog rock band.

An Uphill Battle

Lance Hering asked his best friend to help him disappear. What happened next is a real cliff-hanger.

Dangerous Sounds

The Experimental Playground blasts classical-music cliches.

Taken for a Ride

The bus stops here for Denver Public Schools.

Mash It Up

Z-Trip turns the tables and elevates the art of the DJ.

That Fleeting Feeling

The music of the Bobby Collins Death Metal Armada is just what you'd expect: light, funny, pop-laden and free.

Like a Record, Baby

QBert and the Invisibl Skratch Piklz put a new spin on the DJ craft.

Night & Day

July 8 - 14, 1999

NIGHT & DAY1998 DECEMBER 3-9

Thrills for the week

Muscle Bound

Fur Fight

Colorado trappers are having a bad snare day.

OLD MEN'S RIVER